NEWS
Readers Blame Good Ol Boys, Local Government for Paltry Economic Growth
Over sixty percent of Schoharie News readers believe the greatest impediment to local economic growth is either the prevalence of a "Good Ol' Boys" attitude or the interference of local government (high taxes also received 12% of the blame). One hundred and five votes were cast in the survey since last week.
What is the biggest economic impediment to local economic growth?
High taxes
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13 (12%)
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Regulations
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5 (4%)
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State Government
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8 (7%)
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"Good Ol' Boys" Attitude
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38 (36%)
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Local Government
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26 (24%)
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Low Population Density
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6 (5%)
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Inter-Generational Poverty
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5 (4%)
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The "Brain Drain"
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1 (0%)
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Other (please comment)
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3 (2%)
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